Course Outline
Introduction to Containers, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift
- Why containers? Grasping the core container philosophy.
- Essentials of Kubernetes: clusters, nodes, and control planes.
- Overview of Red Hat OpenShift features and architecture.
- OpenShift services and platform components.
OpenShift Command-Line Interfaces and APIs
- Accessing OpenShift clusters through the CLI (oc) and web console.
- Leveraging Kubernetes APIs to query cluster state.
- Managing resources with manifests.
Running Applications as Containers and Pods
- Understanding pods and container runtimes.
- Troubleshooting unmanaged Kubernetes pods.
Deploying Managed and Networked Applications
- Deploying applications using images and templates.
- Exposing applications to internal and external networks.
Managing Storage for Applications
- Externalizing configuration using ConfigMaps and Secrets.
- Persistent storage: volumes and claims.
Configuring Applications for Reliability
- High availability strategies.
- Scaling workloads.
- Health checks and readiness probes.
Managing Application Updates
- Safely updating container images.
- Managing configuration and manifest updates.
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Common network and application issues.
- Utilizing logs and metrics to diagnose problems.
- Guidelines for when and how to escalate to platform teams.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of container technology and Kubernetes mechanics.
- Practical experience with Linux command-line administration.
- Familiarity with container image management and basic Kubernetes manifests.
Audience
- Platform Engineers
- System Administrators and Cloud Administrators
- Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) and DevOps Practitioners
Disclaimer: This course is included in the NobleProg global training portfolio. Delivery is facilitated through authorized NobleProg network partner entities, such as NobleProg Ontario Inc.
Testimonials (2)
The availability of the virtual desktop as form of sandbox for the participants to tinker with is great!
Benedict - Questronix Corporation
Course - OpenShift 4 for Administrators
lost of hands on excercises (labs)